recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
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Blue Bloods S4E5: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 5CrimeDrama
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swarthy
having dark skin or a dark complexion
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
gnat
a very small flying insect that bites or annoys people
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
contemplation
deep, quiet thought
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
vigor
strong energy and effort
observant
good at noticing small details
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
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rectory
the house where a rector lives
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
shudder
to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
pew
a long bench with a back, used in a church for people to sit on
mitigate
to make something less severe, harmful, or painful
daydream
a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening
factoring
the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid